Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Shizuoka Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]

April 17, 2025

Shizuoka Prefecture has many wonderful hidden spots that are not yet known to tourists!

We have carefully selected famous spots where you can quietly enjoy nature, history, and gourmet food.

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1. Okuoikojo Station

A hidden station that appears to float on the lake.

Take the Oigawa Railway Ikawa Line to enjoy a spectacular view.

- Access
About 1 hour from Senzu Station on the Ikawa Line

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2. Sumata Gorge

A suspension bridge over an emerald green river.

A hidden spot where you can quietly enjoy the natural beauty of the valley.

- Access
About 40 minutes by bus from Senzu Station

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3. Bentenjima Seaside Park

A hidden beach at the junction of Lake Hamana and the Pacific Ocean.

A spot where the sunset shines over the torii gate.

- Access
About a 5-minute walk from Bentenjima Station

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4. Kawazu Nanataki

Seven waterfalls dotted in the secluded valley of Kawazu Town.
Recommended for hiking enthusiasts.

- Access
About a 15-minute bus ride from Kawazu Station

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5. Mishima Taisha

A historic shrine associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo.
You can also enjoy gourmet food such as dango on the approach to the shrine.

- Access
About a 10-minute walk from Mishima Station

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6. Sunpu Castle

A famous castle where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his later years, now maintained as a park.
The surrounding area has a quiet and calm atmosphere, making it a recommended spot for history lovers and those who like to take walks.

- Access
About a 15-minute walk from Shizuoka Station

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7. Tea picking experience in Kakegawa City

In Kakegawa, one of Shizuoka's leading tea producing areas, you can enjoy tea picking from spring to early summer.
You can experience traditional hand-picking and enjoy the "Japanese tea culture" by tasting the new tea you picked on the spot.

- Access
Approx. 15 minutes by car from Kakegawa Station (varies depending on the experience farm)

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8. Takatenjin Castle

The ruins of an impregnable castle where fierce battles between Tokugawa and Takeda took place during the Sengoku period.

It is now a mountain castle, and is a quiet and charming hidden spot.

- Access
Approx. 30 minutes by car from Kakegawa Station

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9. Shimoda Park

A vast hillside park also known as a famous hydrangea spot.
In early summer, more than 100,000 hydrangeas bloom in full bloom, and you can enjoy a spectacular view overlooking the sea and cityscape.

- Access
Approx. 20 minutes by foot from Izukyu Shimoda Station

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10. Kakitagawa Park

A natural park with beautiful spring water, one of Japan's three major pure streams.
You can enjoy a leisurely stroll and floating fortune-telling slips.

- Access
About 15 minutes by bus from Mishima Station

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[Summary]

The hidden gems of Shizuoka Prefecture are all places where you can quietly enjoy nature, history, and hot springs.
Recommended for those who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots.
On your next trip to Shizuoka, be sure to check out these hidden spots!

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